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Macworld With Apple already including built-in antivirus protection for Macs you might be wondering “Do Macs need antivirus software?” especially when confronted by pricy monthly subscriptions for services. In this article we’ll explain why you need an extra layer of protection and how to get the best Mac antivirus software deals. Mac security software adds another layer of protection to what Apple already provides, with features that can help to protect your identity, passwords, and financial details. These are the things that criminals are after, and they’ll often use cunning ways to extract them rather than spending time trying to break past Apple’s defenses in macOS. Although some of the packages here are solely focused on macOS, others will also protect Android and Windows devices you might also own, and that makes the price of protection much cheaper per computer. Our best deal this month is Intego Mac Internet Security X9 – you can get it for $24.99/£20.99 a year for one Mac, normally $49.99/£49.99 a year get the deal here. We’ve evaluated many antivirus for Mac solutions from several companies, including free and low-cost options as well as some more feature-packed alternatives. See our round-up of the Best antivirus for Mac. Here we will share the best free antivirus options as well as the best deals we have seen on the paid-for antivirus solutions. Best free antivirus for Mac Several companies offer free antivirus software for Mac. However, you should always be cautious using a free antivirus and don’t expect all the features of the paid-for options. Avast Security for Mac (read our review) – offers a free option alongside the Premium plan. Get it here. Avira Free Antivirus for Mac (read our review) – is free and also includes a VPN. Get it here. AVG Antivirus For Mac (read our review) – free version offers basic features. Get it here. Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac (read our review) – is free to use. Get it here. Intego VirusBarrier Scanner (read our review) – free virus scanner. Get it here. Malwarebytes Antivirus for Mac – has a free version as well as a paid version. Get it here. Sophos Home – there’s a free plan, plus you can get the full version for a 30-day trial. Get it here. Cheapest antivirus deals for Mac You’ll find the following Mac antivirus recommendations in our round-up of the Best antivirus for Mac. We’re just presenting the lower-priced options here, but if you look at the roundup you may find alternative deals that suit you better. 1. Intego Mac Internet Security X9 Pros Built for Mac Easy to set up Cons No protection from phishing links in email Price When Reviewed: From $24.99 for first year, then $49.99 a year (1 Mac) Using our link First-year, 1 Mac$24.992-year, 1 Mac$42.24 First-year, 3 Macs$33.99See all plans & pricing at Intego Intego Mac Internet Security X9 offers a useful set of security utilities that help keep your Mac safe and running smoothly and its user-friendly interface is right at home with Apple’s macOS aesthetic. We have a special deal for Intego Mac Internet Security X9 so you can get it for $24.99/£20.99 a year for one Mac: get the deal here. There’s also a two-year intro rate of $42.24/£35.99 that can be chosen at checkout. Read our full Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review 2. Norton 360 Pros Fast, good performance and stability Minimal performance impact Cons Unable to scan .zip archives Price When Reviewed: Standard (3 devices): $39.99 for first year, then $94.99 a year; Deluxe (5 devices): $49.99 for first year, then $119.99 a year 1 year, 3 devices$39.991 year, 5 devices$49.991 year, 3 devices (Amazon)$14.99 The user interface is clean and friendly and the program ran both its foreground and background tasks briskly, with no crashes or slowdowns. There are some differences between the UK and US versions of Norton 360. In the U.S. you pay $39.99 for Norton 360 Standard which gives you protection for 3 devices, but in the U.K. it’s £24.99 for Norton 360 Standard for just one device. We’ve seen deals on Amazon. For example, at Amazon U.S. Norton 360 Deluxe (covering three devices) is $14.99 get the deal here. In the U.K. there’s also a deal on Amazon U.K. Get cover for three devices for just £12.99. Get the deal here Read our full Norton 360 review 3. Avast Premium Security Pros Impressive malware detection and network tools Easy to specify antiviral scan types and target volumes Cons Descriptions of suspect files lack detail Price When Reviewed: From $50.28 for first year, then $77.99 a year. First-year, 1 Mac$50.28First-year, 10 devices$69.48 This suite offers a good suite of tools at a good price. The best functions such as VPN, disk cleanup, and anti-tracking tools are only available on the “Ultimate” subscription tier. Avast will cover for one Mac for $50.28/£39.99 for first year. Read our full Avast Premium Security review 4. McAfee Total Protection Pros Good, customizable set of security tools Background scanning feature Cons Can be laggy Price When Reviewed: Single: $29.99 (1 device) for first year, then $89.99 Essential: $39.99 (5 devices) for first year, then $119.99 a year 1 year, 1 device$29.991 year, 5 devices$39.99PCWorld Software Store$19.99 McAfee Total Protection offers some good tools with good background protection and customization as well as an easy means of keeping your devices secure. You can get McAfee Total Protection for five devices for $39.99 for one year in the U.S. usually $119.99 get the U.S. deal here. It’s £34.99 a year for five devices for the first year in the U.K., usually £95.99 get the U.K. deal here. Read our full McAfee Total Protection review 5. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac Pros Easy to scan external volumes such as flash drives Nice user interface Cons Occasional freezes Limited VPN Price When Reviewed: $34.99 per year, 3 devices (usually $59.99) 1 year, 3 devices$34.99 Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers a handy, customizable user interface and good features. Bitdefender Total Security is currently £29.99 a year in the U.K., and 33% off, $39.99 in the U.S. for a one-year subscription for three devices, get the U.S. deal here / get the U.K. deal here. Read our full Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review 6. Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Pros Good malware detection Low system load Cons Fewer extra features than less-expensive options Price When Reviewed: $29.95 for first year, then $39.95 a year (1 Mac) Trend Micro Antivirus is a good program with well-rated antivirus protection and a simple, straightforward interface that users will appreciate. Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac is currently $29.99 for first year for one Mac, usually $39.95: Get the U.S. deal here / Currently £19.95 for first year for one Mac, usually £49.99: Get the U.K. deal here. Read our full Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review How to find a good antivirus deal It can be tricky to know where to start with antivirus. Protecting your tech from malware, ransomware and other cyber attacks is such an important thing to do, but most of the services available appear to be very similar to one another, so it’s hard to understand which are the most secure, and which are the best value. You can rest assured that we will only share deals here if we think they’re good enough to be worth buying. Everything we share here will be a great saving on a service we trust. We recommend taking a look at our article all about the best Mac antivirus to help you get a better understanding of which services we like most. You’ll find that antivirus discounts can be huge, often at more than half price for your Mac or mobile devices. Do note that these are typically first-year deals, and at renewal you’ll pay the regular price.06:15 pmTrump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple could avoid harsher taxes
Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his first time in office, President Donald Trump's trade war with China resulted in price increases. While there were threats that Apple's products would be dinged by tariffs, Tim Cook's regular Trump talks helped Apple avoid being hurt by the import charges.For Trump's second term in office, it seems that a similar situation could happen again, with Chinese imports being hit with high tariffs. However, this time Apple is in a much better position. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:08 pmiOS 18.2 beta 3 now available to developers
iOS 18.2 beta 3 is here. The update is now rolling out to developer beta testers and it comes after last week’s release of the second beta. iOS 18.2 will be released to everyone in December and includes new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to Find My, and more. more…06:08 pmmacOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 3 available now for download
A new beta for macOS Sequoia 15.2 is rolling out now to developers. Beta 3 brings the latest revisions and improvements to Mac users ahead of the public 15.2 launch next month. more…06:05 pmNew Apple TV+ docuseries peeks into ‘secret lives’ of animals
Narrated by English actor Hugh Bonneville, new Apple TV+ docuseries "The Secret Lives of Animals" promises to get weird in the wild. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:00 pmMagSafe Monday: Baseus launches new MagSafe charging accessories
is not a brand I’ve covered extensively in the past, but with their latest MagSafe release, I will certainly be in the future. They recently released a handful of new MagSafe accessories that I am looking forward to reviewing soon. more…05:36 pmApple releasing Vision Pro immersive music experience from The Weeknd this Thursday
Apple has another new piece of immersive video content coming soon to the Vision Pro. The company has released a teaser trailer for ‘Open Hearts,’ a new immersive music experience from The Weeknd that’s debuting exclusively on Vision Pro this Thursday. Here’s a first look. more…05:15 pmPlugBug Travel wall charger with built-in Find My goes international
The new PlugBug Travel USB-C wall charger can be used around the world, and Find My support makes it easy to keep track of. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:14 pmApple’s Find My enables ‘Share Item Location’ – more than 15 major airlines already on board | Mac Daily NewsApple’s Find My enables ‘Share Item Location’ – more than 15 major airlines already on board
Apple has introduced Share Item Location, a new iOS feature that helps users locate and recover misplaced items by easily and securely… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:12 pm512GB SSD MacBook Air M2 on Sale
The MacBook Air M2 (8GB RAM, 512 SSD) receives a $250 discount on Amazon. For a budget laptop that can deliver reliable performance for everyday tasks, whether for work, studies, or entertainment, the Air offers great value for $949. Equipped with the M2 Chip, it’s an upgrade from the M1, with higher-performing graphics and fanless […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:11 pmApple distributing M4 Macs for customers in New Zealand and Australia
New M4 Mac devices are now being distributed to customers in New Zealand and Australia. As of November 8th, consumers who pre-ordered the MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac Mini have started receiving their Mac orders. Apple’s latest Macs were announced last week, with introductions made on Monday to Wednesday. The iMac now comes with the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:08 pmApple Arcade adds four games in November
Apple’s gaming service, Apple Arcade, is getting updated with four titles, namely Drive Ahead! Carcade, Arkanoid Vs Space Invaders+, Texas Hold’em Poker: Pokerist+, and Wheel of Fortune Daily. The new games are to be added to its list of arcade games that are accessible through its subscription. Drive Ahead! Carcade is a car battle PVP […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:06 pmAverage price of iPhone Pro & Pro Max models with more storage rise
Apple’s most recent iPhones have reached a new height in popularity and cost, as consumer demand for iPhones that feature extra storage has reached $1000 for the very first time, $1,018 to be exact in September. The rise in demand for the iPhone Pro and Pro Max was driven by demand for the devices’ expanded […] The post Average price of iPhone Pro & Pro Max models with more storage rise appeared first on iLounge.05:02 pmApple TV+ celebrates the Christmas season with festive holiday lineup
Get into the Christmas spirit this year with fan-favorite holiday programming for all ages, now streaming globally on Apple TV+. Featuring… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:59 pmNab these early Black Friday deals on M4 Macs and more
Early Black Friday Mac deals on Amazon cover each M4 machine -- MacBooks, Mac minis and iMac. And nab a bargain on M2 MacBook Air, as well. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:59 pmNab these early Black Friday deals on M4 Macs and more
Early Black Friday Mac deals on Amazon cover each M4 machine -- MacBooks, Mac minis and iMac. And nab a bargain on M2 MacBook Air, as well. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:56 pmApple explains why the M4 Mac mini power button is located on the bottom
As part of its dramatic redesign, Apple moved the power button on the M4 Mac mini from the bottom of the machine to the back. In a new interview, Apple executives Greg Joswiak and John Ternus addressed this surprisingly controversial decision… more…04:48 pmChronoSync 11.0.5
Maintenance release brings a small collection of bug fixes and improvements to the synchronization and backup tool. ($49.99 new, free update, 100.2 MB, macOS 10.14+)04:45 pmUlysses 36
Adds full support for Apple Intelligence Writing Tools and introduces a new table of contents feature. ($5.99/$39.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 41.6 MB, macOS 13+)04:44 pmDeals: 16GB M3 MacBook Air $899 ($400 off orig. price), M2 iPad Air $150 off, M4 MacBook Pro $150 off, AirTags, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 16GB M3 MacBook Air $899 ($400 off orig. price), M2 iPad Air $150 off, M4 MacBook Pro $150 off, AirTags, more
Today’s best deals are now ready to go and come headlined by a big-time all-time low on the newly upgraded 16GB 13-inch M3 MacBook Air now at $899 – this is $400 off the original price tag. Another new all-time low price is also now live on Apple’s 13-inch 512GB M2 iPad Air at $949 with the Cell model at $1,099 (both now at $150 off the going rate) alongside one of the best prices ever on the 4-pack of AirTags and up to $150 off the new M4/Pro/Max MacBook Pro models at Amazon. Those offers join the best price to date on Apple Watch Series 10 which is scheduled to go live at 12 noon ET today over at 9to5Toys as part of early Black Friday offers (we will update this post accordingly). Check it all out down below. more…